ZubaidiA company known for its Lightning-powered ecosystem has revealed the alpha version of its latest app upgrade, Social. According to a press release shared with Bitcoin Magazine, this leading social layer is introducing a new social media paradigm, where engagement and content are converted into monetary value. Content creators on the platform will keep an impressive 99% of their earnings depending on release, providing what ZEBEDEE describes as a fair, value-for-money experience. ZBD App, powered by Nostr, is a decentralized protocol with over 2 million users built in National Bank of DubaiZEBEDEE, the open source arm of ZEBEDEE, aims to empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to monetize their online identities.
ZEBEDEE noted that the app’s new features have attracted partnerships with leading industry players such as Fumb Games, Wavlake, Fountain, and Gesso. Through this collaboration, users can now earn rewards by engaging in games, podcasts, music, art, and more within the ZBD ecosystem. The move signals a shift towards recognizing and rewarding users’ emotions and creativity in the social media space.
Among the notable features of the upgraded ZBD app are “Zaps,” which are micro-bitcoin payments of up to $0.0002. Already available on Nostr, they’re turning a simple social media “like” into a financial transaction, empowering users to directly support content creators. The app also offers open social media functionality, allowing messages, profiles, and posts to flow seamlessly across any Nostr-powered app or website. Additionally, the app offers the ability to send money via encrypted chats, promoting secure peer-to-peer transactions.
“The new social layer within the ZBD app provides an all-in-one space for people to connect, play and earn while embracing our core values,” stated André Neves, CTO and Co-Founder of ZEBEDEE. “The ZBD ecosystem to deliver an unprecedented user experience, by blending social media with gaming And shopping and Bitcoin.”
To be among the first to try out this innovative social media platform, users are encouraged to register for alpha access at Zubaidi website or follow @zbdapp on their existing social media platform. The upgraded ZBD app is available for both iOS and Android devices.